Interview with Margaret Scott

Margaret Scott and her husband Harry were literary friends of Denis Glover. Describes meeting Glover in the 1940's and then again in Wellington in the 1960's. Talks about his attitude towards women and women writers, her work at the Turnbull Library and her involvement in accessioning Glover's work into the Turnbull collection. Mentions his relationship with his mother, her impression of Glover, his attitude towards food and to his health.

Talks about his drinking, his attitude to love, women and relationships. Talks about Glover seeing himself as a war hero and his need for discipline. Comments on his friendship with Charles Brasch. Mentions Glover's attitude towards his wife, Khura and his first wife, Mary. Mentions his son Rupert. Talks about the influence of naval camaraderie on him and her view of his relationship with men.

Describes Glover's attitude toward James K Baxter. Mentions Glover's view of Rex Fairburn. Comments on relationship with Lyn Glover. Mentions his approach to writing and what she thinks he will be remembered for. Comments on Charles Brasch's tribute in 'Landfall' journal.

Interviewer(s) - Gordon Ogilvie

Arrangement: Tape numbers - OHC-008807

Quantity: 1 C90 cassette(s). 1 transcript(s). 45 Minutes Duration.

Finding Aids: Abstract Available - transcript(s) available OHA-2820.